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2021 Vehicles: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Data

Every 2021 model-year vehicle in our database with enough NHTSA data to publish, ranked by the number of complaints owners have filed. Because all of these vehicles are the same model year, they have had the same amount of time in which reports could accumulate.

Complaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.

Vehicles listed2021 model years that clear the threshold at which we publish a vehicle page.
1,061
across 157 makes
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
27,661
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2,134
distinct campaigns naming a vehicle of this year
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
84

2021 vehicles by owner-reported complaint volume

60 vehicles of 1,061, most-reported first

2021 model-year vehicles ranked by owner-reported complaint count
#VehicleComplaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.90 daysRecallsInvestigationsIssue IndexThe Vehicle Issue Index is our own informational metric, not an official safety rating and not a reliability prediction.
1Tesla Model Y1,07645231569.5
2Ford F-1501,0128429162.7
3Jeep Wrangler9345315365.9
4Chevrolet Silverado 1500825728570.2
5Ford Bronco Sport6912816264.8
6RAM 15006782515161.7
7Tesla Model 366318221367.9
8GMC Sierra 1500570647569.0
9Toyota Highlander517494060.1
10Volkswagen Atlas4723017161.7
11Chevrolet Tahoe4533416568.0
12Hyundai Palisade435276262.7
13Honda Pilot4333510162.6
14Ford Explorer4263726266.9
15Jeep Grand Cherokee403712056.9
16Toyota RAV4386121053.5
17Kia Seltos369312162.4
18Chrysler Pacifica368237261.9
19Kia Telluride365385057.8
20Ford Escape3462819267.7
21Ford Mustang Mach E3441013462.2
22Volkswagen ID.43331511267.0
23Honda CR-V333284266.4
24GMC Yukon3293913570.2
25Subaru Outback29664049.2
26Jeep Gladiator290138261.5
27Nissan Rogue2882210268.0
28Ford Ecosport25853160.4
29Ford F-150 Hybrid257240040.2
30Kia Sorento247224160.1
31Kia Soul233152164.5
32Honda Accord232264165.7
33Ford Expedition2322612164.1
34Ford Bronco2291520465.9
35GMC Yukon Xl2253212570.1
36Subaru Forester20720042.9
37Dodge Durango202218061.6
38Chevrolet Suburban1982212569.4
39Chevrolet Trailblazer193164056.4
40Toyota Corolla18541052.0
41Toyota Venza18231045.5
42Tesla Model S1784241466.2
43Kia K5167156060.2
44Hyundai Santa Fe16667160.2
45Toyota Redundant Sienna16502051.2
46Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport165914057.9
47Ford F-250 Sd164813159.5
48Jeep Cherokee162284064.1
49Toyota Camry15751054.8
50GMC Acadia14952159.3
51Polestar Polestar 214715263.5
52Mazda CX-514690044.3
53Honda Civic144114056.0
54Honda Passport141147368.0
55Volkswagen Tiguan141155056.6
56Honda Odyssey141208265.9
57Chevrolet Blazer133121050.5
58Hyundai Sonata133144164.7
59Nissan Sentra13143059.1
60Hyundai Elantra13026262.1

Showing the 60 most-reported of 1,061 2021 vehicles. The rest are reachable through their make and model pages.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.